The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently released some of the hilarious animal photos. The annual competition, which is being held for the sixth year in a row, aims to raise people's awareness about the conservation of wild species by transmitting unusual images of them.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are hosted by Paul Hoynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam. Applications for the competition will be open until June 30. Some of the best photos so far:

A deer sticks out its tongue at a friend nearby, Estonia.

A confusing owl in Vancouver, Canada.

A bear practices several dance moves, Lake Clarke, Alaska.

A seal that is not doing so well, Winterton-on-Sea, United Kingdom.

Two seemingly smiling zebras, Nairobi National Park, Kenya.

Two loving birds, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.

A whimsical flamingo in Lake Magadi, Serengeti, Africa.